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Mary Ellen Chase

    Mary Ellen Chase was a pivotal regional literary figure of the early twentieth century. Her writings, deeply rooted in her cherished Maine heritage, vividly capture a unique spirit and chronicle a way of life. As an esteemed educator and scholar, Chase dedicated her work to preserving the essence of her homeland through her prose. Her substantial literary output offers readers a profound exploration of the past and the heart of New England.

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    Virginia of Elk Creek Valley
    • Virginia of Elk Creek Valley

      • 172 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Mary Ellen Chase was a prominent American educator and author, recognized as a key literary figure in early twentieth-century New England. She completed her bachelor's degree at the University of Maine and later earned a master's and Ph.D. in English from the University of Minnesota. Her teaching career spanned various locations, including Buck's Harbor, Chicago, and Montana, before she became an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota. Chase taught at Smith College from 1926 until her retirement in 1955, contributing significantly to academia and literature.

      Virginia of Elk Creek Valley